https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/06/dont-expect-many-wear-os-updates-to-the-revamped-google-samsung-version/

At Google's I/O 2021 conference, the company announced what sounds like a complete re-launch of Wear OS, with Samsung as a major partner. The biggest remaining hardware vendor for Wear OS is fashion company Fossil Group, and in a weekend interview with CNET, the company shed a bit more light on the project.

"Premium" seems to be the name of the game for the revamped Wear OS. Fossil is currently charging $350 for the Fossil Gen 5 LTE, while an LTE-equipped Apple Watch costs closer to $500. When the new Wear OS comes out, we'll probably see watches more in line with Apple's pricing. CNET came away from the interview saying, "The upcoming wave of Android-compatible watches will be entirely new, with new chips focused on faster performance and better battery life."